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Notable news at the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

…opportunities with new AVP positions Jessie Rainey and Ted Kimble have been named as new associate vice presidents for development at the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE). “We recently evaluated the structure of our development team to better support the university’s fundraising priorities,” said Darin Kater, senior vice…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/notable-news-at-the-wsu-foundation-and-alumni-engagement-8-28-23/

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Wichita State’s Fairmount College to induct three Hall of Fame alumni | Wichita State News

Wichita State’s Fairmount College to induct three Hall of Fame alumni WSU Strategic Communications 01/22/2024 12:33:41 PM Jan. 22, 2024 — Three people will be inducted into Wichita State University’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall on the WSU campus. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/01-jan/las_hof_24_6.php

WSU Foundation

Alumni launch Wichita-based arts and culture newsroom

With funding from the 2023 Wichita Foundation Info Challenge, two alumnae and longtime friends Teri Mott ’99 and Emily Christensen ’14 launched the SHOUT, an independent newsroom covering arts, culture and community in Wichita’s metro area. A familiar face in local theater, Mott is communications manager at WSU’s Ulrich Museum of Art. Christensen, a former…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/alumni-launch-wichita-based-arts-and-culture-newsroom/

WSU Newsletters

Woodman Alumni Building closing temporarily today

The WSU Foundation will be attending an all-staff retreat Monday, Aug.1. During this time, Woodman Alumni Building will close. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, Aug. 2.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/29/woodman-alumni-building-closing-temporarily-today/

WSU Newsletters

Get alumni and grad merchandise on sale at Shocker Store

Looking for a graduation gift for a graduating Shocker? Customers take 20% off alumni and grad specific gifts and apparel at the Shocker Store May 9-14. This sale is valid at the Rhatigan Student Center store, the Braeburn Square store and online.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/06/get-alumni-and-grad-merchandise-on-sale-at-shocker-store/

WSU Foundation

Welcome Meredith Dwyer to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Our team is thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Meredith Dwyer. She joins us as our donor compliance coordinator and brings a wealth of experience in business, information security and management. Meredith most recently worked for the Office of Civil Rights at Wichita State and has expertise in creating centralized procedures and updating process…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/welcome-meredith-dwyer-to-the-wsu-foundation-and-alumni-engagement/

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Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge

Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge WSU Strategic Communications 10/05/2020 10:37:24 AM Oct. 5, 2020 — Alums Spencer Steinert, Jared Goering and Maggie Koops teamed up to address a challenge created by XPrize: to craft a face mask addressing the obstacles that deter people from wearing them and promote positive…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/10-oct/masks_11.php

WSU Foundation

Fairmount College alumni give generously to help students take flight

Mark, ’76, and Laurie, ’75, Finucane take pride in their well-rounded liberal arts education. Laurie, a Wichita native, studied journalism at Wichita State and worked as an editor on The Sunflower. “It was a great experience,” said Laurie. “Working with a group of people and meeting deadlines and seeing the paper being read by students all over the …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/fairmount-college-alumni-help-students-take-flight/

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Ennovar Alumni Adam Key Takes Third at Shocker New Venture Competition

Ennovar Alumni Adam Key Takes Third at Shocker New Venture Competition 05/22/2024 11:45:43 AM Ennovar alumnus Adam Key has been making strides as an entrepreneur with his innovative startup, ColdPulse, a cooling insole designed for endurance athletes. Recently, Adam and his team competed in Wichita State University’s Shocker New Venture Competition—a Shark…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/news/2024/adam_key_third_at_schocker_new_venture.php

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January 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Sarafina Collins

January 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Sarafina Collins 01/02/2024 11:45:43 AM Sarafina Collins graduated from Wichita State in 2022 with a BS in Applied Computing with a Concentration in Cybersecurity. Her time with Ennovar started out at the CSFRG lab, before she moved to Textron. Sarafina's experience working with Ennovar helped her land a job as a Security…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202401_jan_sarafina-collins.php

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July 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Schmidt

July 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Schmidt 07/05/2024 11:45:43 AM Christopher Schmidt, a graduate with a degree in Software Development, has made impressive strides in his career since his time as a Project Manager at Ennovar. Currently, he works as a Project Manager at GL Solutions in Kalispell, Montana, where he oversees multiple government licensing …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202407_jul_christopher-schmidt.php

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April 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Mason Snyder

April 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Mason Snyder 04/01/2024 11:45:43 AM Mason Snyder worked with Ennovar for almost two years, exploring a multitude of different positions. Mason spent time as a Student Lead for the East Textron Help Hangar, helped with CSFRG training, and also worked as an IAM Analyst with Textron Defense. With an AAS in Cyber Security, Mason now …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202404_apr_mason-snyder.php

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August 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Lucy Phoang

August 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Lucy Phoang 08/08/2023 11:45:43 AM Lucy Phoang started her career with Ennovar in 2018 at the Textron Help Hangar. At Textron, Lucy served as a Level 1 Technical Analyst, where she resolved software and hardware challenges, ensuring smooth operations. Later on, she became an Application Support Analyst at Koch, where she…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2023/202308_aug_lucy-phoang.php

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December 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Alanna Do

December 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Alanna Do 12/04/2023 11:45:43 AM Alanna Do worked with Ennovar in 2019 as a technical support analyst at Textron Aviation. She graduated mid-pandemic in May of 2020 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Reflecting on her time with Ennovar, Alanna says, "I liked how it (Ennovar) was geared toward the students and introduced …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2023/202312_dec_alanna-do.php

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March 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Nicholas Ridpath

March 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Nicholas Ridpath 03/01/2024 11:45:43 AM Nicholas Ridpath, an Applied Computing graduate with a concentration in Cybersecurity, was a pivotal part of Ennovar through 2023. Nick held many positions at Ennovar, allowing him to learn many different skills. He worked at the IT Help Desk at Textron, as an R&D Developer for CSFRG, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202403_mar_nicholas-ridpath.php

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May 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Josue Renteria

May 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Josue Renteria 05/01/2024 11:45:43 AM Meet Josue Renteria, an alumnus who has made strides in the cybersecurity domain. Armed with a Bachelor's in Applied Computing, specializing in Cybersecurity, Josue began his career with Ennovar at Textron. While there, he explored many different roles, from IT Help Desk to Security Consulting …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202405_may_josue-renteria.php

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April 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Foss

April 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Foss 04/01/2025 11:45:43 AM Benjamin Foss, a May 2021 Computer Science graduate, got his start at Ennovar in the Help Hangar at Textron before becoming one of the first students to transition into the ITRM team. That early experience set the foundation for his career, and now, he’s a Developer II at Textron Aviation. His…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2025/202504_apr_benjamin-foss.php

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March 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Duncan Snook

March 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Duncan Snook 03/03/2025 11:45:43 AM Duncan Snook, now a Cybersecurity Analyst at CYDERES, started his journey at Ennovar as a Network Infrastructure Technician. His role gave him hands-on experience in managing and maintaining network infrastructures, both on a physical and software level. That exposure helped him build a strong …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2025/202503_mar_duncan-snook.php

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July 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Danny Nguyen

July 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Danny Nguyen 07/10/2023 11:45:43 AM Danny Nguyen started his career with Ennovar in 2019 at the Textron Help Hangar. Despite his initial concerns about being a marketing major and working in a tech environment, he embraced the opportunity to work in IT as part of the Ennovar team. "Through Ennovar," Danny says, "I gained valuable …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2023/202307_jul_danny-nguyen.php

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Alumni Spotlight: Luke Parrett

Alumni Spotlight: Luke Parrett Luke Parrett 01/30/2026 01:47:53 PM Hi! I'm Luke and I graduated from the School of Digital Arts in Spring 2025 with a focus in filmmaking. I originally chose Shocker Studios because of its location, affordability, and hands-on opportunities for its students. Since graduating in the spring of 2025, I’ve been working on short…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/digital_arts/_sodanews/_alumnispotlight/alumni_parrettluke.php